Final: Redskins 27, Broncos 17
1st Qtr | 2nd Qtr | 3rd Qtr | 4th Qtr
» Betts is running with energy and making defenders miss, something Clinton Portis has not done enough of this season.
» Marko Mitchell has received more playing time today, but they have not thrown his way at all. When he was in on the third and eight from the 12, he was wide left, but they played him for the fade so he ran inside.
» Shaun Suisham has performed well this year, but not sure I’ve ever seen a kicker drive two kickoffs out of bounds in one game.
» As Albert Haynesworth lay – lie?—on the ground, Denver receiver Brandon Marshall walked over to the Redskins sidelines and Clinton Portis came out to meet him about 5 yards on the field. They exchanged a little hug and chatted for a second or two.
» Horrible pass by Chris Simms, but well-played by DeAngelo Hall, who turned into a receiver on the play. But he made a terrible decision to lateral to LaRon Landry. Got lucky that the ball wasn’t fumbled.
» Albert Haynesworth hurt his left ankle and this time really did look hurt.
» The Redskins continue to hammer away using a two tight end set. Best they’ve looked in a long time up front; good play calling as the offense has a good rhythm. They put it on the ground game and it has produced.
» Haynesworth got hurt again; when he left the second time he was replaced at tackle by Jeremy Jarmon, who lined up next to Brian Orakpo. Jarmon had three blockers on him at one time.
» The Redskins applied a ton of pressure on the last series by Denver with their front four. So that’s what it looks like to have a D-line rush with a lead.
» Correct call to kick the field goal on fourth down. Had no choice, even if it was about half a yard.
» In reality, the Broncos had no chance once Orton was hurt. But give the Redskins’ offense a lot of credit for running the ball well vs. the Denver defense – can’t say I was impressed with Mike Nolan’s unit — and not turning the ball over. They were very, very efficient in the second half. Very efficient.
» Betts has looked excellent in the one-plus games replacing Clinton Portis. The running game just has more energy, for whatever reason. Also liked that he made more guys miss.
